1971 Map of Wray NW

About this map

The High Plains of Yuma County appear as a landscape of subtle relief and specialized infrastructure in this early 1970s topographic study. The terrain is sparsely settled, defined by the grid of section lines and the essential water management of the region. Distinctive local markers include the Bushong location and a Substa, which highlight the rural utility network of this agricultural area. While few permanent settlements are named, the map documents the extraction of local resources at a Gravel Pit and several unnamed wells, reflecting the industrial character of the eastern Colorado plains. This 1:24,000 scale survey provides a precise look at the land before further modern consolidation, capturing the township boundaries of T. 3 N. and T. 2 N. during a period of steady ranching and resource use.